What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deprive staff including head of recruitment (6)" mean?

The definition is "Deprive". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="ecruitment") in STAVE (synonym="STAVE") = STARVE; definition: "Deprive" The answer is STARVE.

Deprive staff including head of recruitment (6)

Independent Cryptic #11832 | 24 Across | 2024-09-11 flower

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